Genetic or acquired deficits in the norepinephrine transporter: current understanding of clinical implications

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The norepinephrine transporter (NET) has a major role in terminating the neurochemical signal established by the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (NE) in the synaptic cleft. The NET is also the initial site of action for therapeutic antidepressants, and drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines. Polymorphisms in the NET gene have been identified, and associations with several disorders such as depression have been...

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